Man accused of child abuse

An East Naples man was arrested Thursday in connection with a child abuse case from December.

Staff at NCH North Naples hospital treated a boy Dec. 10 after he was brought in for serious head injuries at the back of his skull, according to reports. Medical personnel said the boy was vomiting and that his genitals showed signs of redness and bruising.

The child's caretaker, Brad G. Creek, 41, told deputies he brought the child to the hospital because he was vomiting and "wasn't acting right." He said the boy told him that he'd been pushed off a swing set, though he didn't mention any head injuries.

The boy was airlifted to a children's hospital in Hollywood, Fla.

Creek was arrested on a warrant for aggravated child abuse Thursday. As of Friday, he remained behind bars at the Naples Jail Center.